Double Science
| Genre | Radio sitcom |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Starring | Ben Willbond (Colin) Justin Edwards (Kenneth) Raza Jaffrey (Danny, Anish) Rebecca Front (Alison) Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Donna) |
| Produced by | Adam Bromley |
| Original release | 14th May – 18th June 2008 |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Website | Radio 4 |
Double Science is a British sitcom on BBC Radio 4. It follows Colin Jackson ("no relation") and Kenneth Farley-Pittman, two chemistry teachers existing in a work-life balance haven at the fictional Forresters Sixth Form College.[1] As the college specialises in drama, the science department has long languished in happy obscurity, but the recent death of the old department head and the arrival of new head Dr Alison Hatton threatens to wake the pair from their real ale fuelled malaise.
Colin and Kenneth's lives are insular revolving around the local Indian Restaurant and their weekly "film club" night. Colin wears shorts and sandals all year round, Kenneth has a habit of losing his trousers. Colin's social awkwardness and gaucheness is tested by the attraction he feels towards his new boss and competition for her attention from the right-on drama teacher Danny Woods.
Beertongue
Colin and Kenneth spend much of their time brewing beer and drinking their home-brew. At one point they visit a beer festival, where a fictional language called "Beertongue" is spoken - a mixture of Old English and Latin, with some Klingon and Elvish.
Episode guide
| Series | Episode | Title | First broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Pilot | 14 May 2008 |
| 2 | Moving House | 21 May 2008 | |
| 3 | Real Ale | 28 May 2008 | |
| 4 | Field Trip | 4 Jun 2008 | |
| 5 | Bonfire Night | 11 Jun 2008 | |
| 6 | Forresters FM | 18 Jun 2008 |
References
- ^ Double Science, BBC Website (the site spells the college both as "Forresters" and "Forrresters")